Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Experience a scenic multi terrain race through East Grinstead dedicated to local charities. This friendly event features a flat course along bridleways and residential roads with chip timing and a sustainable finisher medal.

Half marathon and 10 km races at RAF Greenham Common in Thatcham, Berkshire. The traffic free, flat course has water stations, free parking and a children's race paid on the day for £5; proceeds support New Life Special Care Babies.

An off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester on 4 October 2026, run mostly on historic country tracks. The event offers full, half and a five mile mini, includes buses and finisher items, and raises funds for local charities.

The Bristol Epic Trail will take place in Long Ashton on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run between 6 and 10 kilometers.

Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.

Mud Madness at Chatelherault Country Park on 4 October 2026 features muddy obstacles, water hazards and family friendly 1 km and 5 km runs. Registration includes a Mud Madness t shirt and finishers receive a medal, water and a snack.

A five day series across the Isles of Scilly offering marathons, half marathons and island loops on five islands. Participants can complete the full series or enter single days, with marked loops and island support facilities.

Trail event at Dodd Wood offering marked 5K and 8K routes with notable ascent and lake and fell views. Dogs are welcome on suitable harnesses and the event is chip timed.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

A community trail event at Dalemain Mansion on 4 October 2026 featuring a two‑lap 10 km course and two children's fun runs, with proceeds split between Jigsaw Children's Hospice and other Rotary Club of Penrith causes.

A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.

A headtorch trail event at Swinsty Moor Car Park offering a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs, with water stations, pay-and-display parking, and a finisher medal for every participant.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

A flexible 6-hour timed run along the flat Jubilee River towpath. Run one 5.24-mile lap or see how many you can complete. The scenic route passes through countryside with views towards Windsor Castle.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

A 10k evening trail race within the enclosed grounds of Kiplin Hall near Richmond, North Yorkshire. The marked route passes formal gardens, woodland, grassland and lakeside paths and finishers receive a hot drink and cake.

A trail event at Cuerden Valley Park on Friday 9 October 2026 where runners complete repeated 5k laps within a six hour limit. Finishers receive an official time and a bespoke medal.

A lap based Friday timed run on the Thames towpath offering distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to ultra distances, with the ten pound charity entry supporting Rays of Sunshine and a special double sided medal.

A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.

A 57 mile ultramarathon from Glasgow to Edinburgh with live GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and strict kit and qualifying requirements. The mostly canal and towpath route passes the Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall.